Trump Rejects Exit Ramp in Standoff Over TSA Funding - WSJ

Trump Rejects Exit Ramp in Standoff Over TSA Funding  WSJ

Why are US airport security lines so long – and how is it linked to Trump’s voting restrictions act?

US president has rejected efforts to compromise with Democrats over funding for homeland security, saying Republicans should focus on Save America Act Hours-long lines stretched through numerous US airports in major cities on Monday, a product of an impasse in Washington DC over homeland security reforms, immigration enforcement and voting rights. Congress has yet to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security for this fiscal year. Democrats blocked funding the department, demandi...

By George Chidi in Atlanta and Chris Stein in Washington

Senate to vote on DHS chief, with TSA funding and SAVE act tied up in Congress

The Senate votes Monday on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The vote comes as lawmakers attempt to negotiate funding for the agency.

By Sam Gringlas

Trump demands SAVE America Act be tied to DHS funding amid airport chaos

The Republicans should tie Homeland Security shutdown funding to the voter ID SAVE America Act, President Donald Trump urged Monday in Memphis.

Airport chaos and lines will only get worse as Trump keeps the Senate laser-focused on his SAVE act

The president’s demand that Republicans link a bill that cannot pass the Senate to Homeland Security funding is sure to backfire, writes Eric Garcia — and Americans are paying the price

By Eric Garcia

Interest in CLEAR is surging as airport chaos continues across the US

Security lines at airports across the US have added hours to travelers' schedules. Customers are showing historic interest in apps to save time, even though some aren't operating fully. Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Search interest in CLEAR is spiking as airport security lines stretch for hours. CLEAR lets travelers bypass the standard TSA ID check at around 60 airports. Houston's George Bush Airport — one of the hardest hit by long lines — shut down CLEAR for Monday. ...

Long TSA lines at San Diego International Airport extend to the street

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as Dept of Homeland Security shutdown continues

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be sent to airports to help with increasingly long lines at security checkpoints, the Trump administration has said.

By Abubakar Ibrahim